
Little Highlander Academy
1 Highlander Way, Lake Wales FL, 33853
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity50 children
Overview
About Us
Little Highlander Academy is a licensed child care center with a mid-sized DCF-licensed capacity of 50 children in Lake Wales, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Polk County for 17 years.
Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) and Florida School Readiness subsidies. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Little Highlander Academy.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C10PO0653
Inspection History
0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8
FindingJan '24
Jan 31, 2024
28-02: Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 17.6, number 5) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments At the time of th…
FindingMay '24
May 9, 2024
43-10: The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child an…
FindingSep '24
Sep 4, 2024
32-04: Inspections were not conducted and documented monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comment…
FindingJan '25
Jan 24, 2025
42-02: The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) …
FindingApr '25
Apr 17, 2025
13-01: A potentially harmful item, [cleaning chemicals], was not labeled as required. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of in… | 18-06: The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At… | 25-02: Children were provided food that was not age appropriate and/or posed a choking hazard. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B & C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments At t… | 42-02: The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) …
FindingSep '25
Sep 8, 2025
23-05: The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, … | 30-07: Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments At the…
FindingDec '25
Dec 18, 2025
28-04: Formula and/or food brought from home was not labeled with the childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.6, B Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, Licensing Speciali…
FindingApr '26
Apr 29, 2026
30-07: Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanit… | 32-03: The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [the tricyle was broken]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page… | 41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comment… | 42-02: The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) …
Findings are summarized from the official Florida DCF inspection report. Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated.
Verified Credentials
- Level 2 Background Checks
- CPR / First Aid Certified Staff
- Secure Entry System
- Continuous Video Monitoring (facilities only)
Minimums required by Florida DCF licensing for every Licensed Child Care Facility. Individual center audits may cover more than the list above.
What the record says
Provider highlights
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Signals of care
Strengths
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
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